Ed Lauter
ActingAbout Ed Lauter
Ed Lauter ( October 30, 1938 – October 16, 2013) was an American actor. His films include The Last American Hero (1973), The Longest Yard (1974), King Kong (1976), Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987), School Ties (1992), True Romance (1993), Not Another Teen Movie (2001), Purple Heart (2005), Camille (2007), and A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper(2007). Lauter's TV guest appearances include performances on Psych, The X-Files, Kojak, The A-Team, Booker, Charmed, Highlander: The Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation (as Lt. Cmdr. Albert in the season 5 episode "The First Duty"),The Equalizer and ER (with a recurring role as Fire Captain Dannaker). Description above from the Wikipedia article Ed Lauter, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ed Lauter reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ed Lauter's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ed Lauter remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in True Romance, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ed Lauter Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ed Lauter's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ed Lauter.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Beautiful Ones | Dante Gabriel Tancredi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Town that Dreaded Sundown | Sheriff Underwood | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Casting By | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | La Classe américaine | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Trouble with the Curve | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Fitzgerald Family Christmas | Jim "Big Jim" Fitzgerald | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Artist | Peppy's Butler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Expecting a Miracle | Walter Enright | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Camille | Sheriff Steiner | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Number 23 | Father Sebastian | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Seraphim Falls | Parsons | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby | John Hanafin (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Longest Yard | Duane | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Seabiscuit | Charles Strub | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Not Another Teen Movie | The Coach | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Thirteen Days | Gen. Marshall Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mulholland Falls | Earl | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Rattled | Murray Hendershot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Leaving Las Vegas | Mobster 3 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | True Romance | Police Captain Quiggle (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | School Ties | Alan Greene | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rocketeer | Fitch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | My Blue Heaven | Underwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Born on the Fourth of July | Legion Commander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Fat Man and Little Boy | Whitney Ashbridge | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Gleaming the Cube | Mr. Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Last Days of Patton | Dr. Lt.Col. Paul S. Hill | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Firefighter | B.C. Thompson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Raw Deal | Baker | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Double Image | Jerry Tyler | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Youngblood | Murray Chadwick | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Death Wish 3 | Insp. Richard S. Shriker | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Real Genius | CIA Man Decker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Girls Just Want to Have Fun | Colonel Glenn | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Cujo | Joe Camber | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | In the Custody of Strangers | Judge Halloran | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Death Hunt | Hazel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Jericho Mile | Jerry Beliot | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Magic | Duke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The White Buffalo | Tom Custer | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | King Kong | Carnahan | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Family Plot | Joseph Maloney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Breakheart Pass | Major Claremont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | French Connection II | General William Brian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Longest Yard | Captain Knauer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Executive Action | Operations Chief - Team A | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Lolly-Madonna XXX | Hawk Feather | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Rage | Simpson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Bad Company | Orin | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The New Centurions | Galloway | Hit | Similar → |
Ed Lauter - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ed Lauter?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ed Lauter is "True Romance" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Ed Lauter acted in?
Ed Lauter has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ed Lauter?
Other notable films include "The Artist", "Leaving Las Vegas", and "Seabiscuit".